Advance Dental: Blog

Time is running out   for you to use your 2019 dental benefits and health savings accounts. Every year you receive a maximum amount of dental benefits from your dental insurance company, and in most cases the unused portion of this amount is   lost on December 31st!  These are benefits you have already paid for! Your dental care is important to us, and we want to make sure you get the care you need without overpaying for it.   If you have been postponing dental treatment or are overdue for a routine exam and cleaning, right now is the best time to schedule.  Please call us at   574-271-9910  or   request an appointment online .   Our administrative staff is excellent at explaining dental benefits. Please don't hesitate to call them for assistance.  We're looking forward to seeing you soon. Your Dental Family at Advance Dental

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month In the United States alone every hour of every day someone loses their life to oral or oropharyngeal cancer. It is the cancer of the mouth and upper throat. Only forty percent of patients diagnosed will live longer than five years. Patients often end up suffering from facial disfigurement or trouble talking and eating. Its fatality is directly linked to its late-stage diagnosis. Dentists are often the first to identify oral cancer symptoms in patients, which is why offering oral cancer screenings is crucial. Early detection and prevention are key. Symptoms of Oral Cancer Dentists should provide their patients with information on the symptoms and indicators of oral cancer. If a patient has an abnormality in their mouth that does not improve or disappear after two to three weeks, they need to see a dental professional immediately. Urge your patients to perform self-checks and be vigilant of symptoms, such as: Sores or ulcers that d...